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IRIOMOTE-ISHIGAKI N.P.
①RISHIRI-REBUN- SAROBETSU N.P.
⑤DAISETSUZAN N.P.②SHIRETOKO N.P.
④KUSHIRO SHITSUGEN N.P.
③AKAN-MASHU N.P.
⑥SHIKOTSU- TOYA N.P.
⑦TOWADA- HACHIMANTAI N.P.
⑨BANDAI- ASAHI N.P.
②SHIRETOKO N.P.
⑭OGASAWARA N.P.
⑮FUJI-HAKONE- IZU N.P.
⑬CHICHIBU- TAMA-KAI N.P.
⑳ ISE-SHIMA N.P.
㉑YOSHINO- KUMANO N.P.㉕ASHIZURI-
UWAKAI N.P.
㉘ASO-KUJU N.P.
㉙KIRISHIMA- KINKOWAN N.P.
㉖SAIKAI N.P.
㉗UNZEN- AMAKUSA N.P.
㉓SETONAIKAI N.P.
㉔DAISEN-OKI N.P. ㉒SAN'INKAIGAN N.P.
⑯CHUBU SANGAKU N.P.
⑱HAKUSAN N.P.
⑲MINAMI ALPS N.P.
⑫JOSHIN'ETSU KOGEN N.P.
⑰MYOKO-TOGAKUSHI RENZAN N.P.
⑪OZE N.P.
⑩NIKKO N.P.
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CHICHI Is.
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KIKAI Is.
OKINOERABU Is.
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ZAMAMI Is.
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KUME Is.
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TAKETOMI Is.ISHIGAKI Is.
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SHIKINE Is.
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TO Is.Izu-Oshima Is.
MIYAKE Is.
MIKURA Is.
HACHIJO Is.
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TOKARA ISLANDS
OSUMI ISLANDS
KUSAGAKI ISLANDS
UJI ISLANDS
AMAKUSA ISLANDS
KOSHIKIJIMA ISLANDS
GOTO ISLANDS
TANEGA Is.
SAKURA Is.
KAMIKOSHIKI Is.
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OKI ISLANDS
HABOMAI ISLANDS
KAZAN ISLANDS
MUKOJIMA ISLANDS
CHICHIJIMA ISLANDS
HABOMAI ISLANDSHAHAJIMA ISLANDS
OGASAWARA ISLANDS
AMAMI ISLANDS
OKINAWA ISLANDS
RYUKYU ISLANDS
SENKAKU ISLANDS
SAKISHIMA ISLANDS
YAEYAMA ISLANDS
MIYAKO ISLANDS
IZU ISLANDS
GEIYO ISLANDS
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Tohoku Regional Environment Office
Kanto Regional Environment Office
Chubu Regional Environment Office
Kinki Regional Environment Office
Shikoku Office
Kyushu Regional Environment Office
Hokkaido Regional Environment Office
Chugoku-Shikoku Regional Environment Office
Shinetsu Nature Conservation Office
Kushiro Nature Conservation Office
Okinawa amami Nature Conservation Office
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AOMORI
AKITA
MORIOKA
SENDAI
FUKUSHIMA
NIIGATAYAMAGATA
UTSUNOMIYA
MITO
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CHIBA
SAITAMA
TOKYO
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Mt.Goyo-zan
Mt.Iwate
Mt.Yake
Mt.Moriyoshi
Mt.Tashiro-dake
Mt.Shirakami-dake
Mt.Iwaki
Mt.Hakkoda
Mt.Hashikami-dake
Mt.Osore
Mt.Daisengen-dakeMt.Esan
Mt.Yokotsu-dake
Mt.Komaga-take
Mt.Otobe-dake
Mt.Yurappu-dake
Mt.Kariba
Mt.Raiden
Mt.Nisekoannupuri
Mt.Yotei
Mt.Tarumae
Mt.Eniwa-dake
Mt.Sapporo-dake
Mt.Yoichi-dake
Mt.Pinneshiri
Mt.Shokanbetsu-dake
Mt.Rishiri
Mt.Horoshiri
Mt.PittshiriMt.Piyashiri
Mt.Utsu-dake
Mt.Teshio-dake
Mt.Asahi-dake
Mt.Tomuraushi
Mt.Upepesanke
Mt.Tokachi-dake
Mt.Ashibetsu-dake
Mt.Yubari-dake
Mt.Memuro-dakeMt.Nukabira
Mt.Horoshiri-dakeMt.Nukkibetsu-dake
Mt.Kamuiekuuchikaushi
Mt.Petegari-dake
Mt.Kamui-dake
Mt.Rakko-dake
Mt.Apoi-dake
Mt.Toyoni-dake
Mt.Furano-dake Mt.Nipesotu
Mt.Kitoushi
Mt.Mokoto
Mt.Shiretoko-dake
Mt.Io-zan
Mt.Rausu-dake
Mt.BerutarubeMt.Chacha
Mt.Unabetsu-dake
Mt.Shari-dake
Mt.Oakan-dakeMt.Meakan-dake
Mt.Akan-fuji
Mt.Ukotakinupuri
Mt.Shibetsu-dake
Mt.Ishikari-dakeMt.Nishi-kumaneshiri-dake
Mt.Kitami-fuji
Mt.Niseikaushuppe
Mt.Yobetsu-dake
Mt.Fuppushi-dake
Mt.Konbu-dake
Mt.Kamui Mt.Ususan Mt.Showa-shinzan
Mt.Kushiga-mine
Mt.Kanpu
Mt.Taihe
Mt.Arao-dake
Mt.Ha
Mt.Ryo-zen
Mt.Nasu-dake
Mt.Takahara
Mt.Tsukuba
Mt.KiyosumiMt.Amagi
Mt.Mihara
Mt.Nishi
Mt.Higashi
Mt.Otakine
Mt.AdataraMt.Bandai
Mt.Yahiko
Mt.Kurohime
Mt.YakeMt.Nabekura
Mt.Iwasuge
Mt.Shirane
Mt.Shirane
Mt.Kesamaru
Mt.Taishaku
Mt.Arafune
Mt.Hiuchiga-take
Mt.Hotaka
Mt.Myoko
Mt.Naeba
Mt.Tanigawa-dake
Mt.Madarao
Mt.Shirasuna
Mt.Haruna
Mt.Myogi
Mt.Asama
Mt.Tateshina
Mt.Yakushi-dake
Mt.TateMt.Shirakimine
Mt.Ibuki
Mt.Kuroso
Mt.IkekiyaMt.Jinkichimori
Mt.TsurugiMt.Miune
Mt.Sasaga-take
Mt.Sasa
Mt.Ishizuchi
Mt.Futago
Mt.Hiko
Mt.Yufu
Mt.Sobo
Mt.Shakaga-take
Mt.Unzen-dake
Mt.Sefuri
Mt.Tara-dake
Mt.Okue
Mt.Osuzu
Mt.Wanitsuka
Mt.Kaimon-dake
Mt.Miyanoura-dake
Mt.Kunimi
Mt.Shiraga-take
Mt.Kunimi-dake
Mt.Aso
Mt.Katamuki
Mt.Ichifusa
Mt.Karakuni
Mt.Morotsuka
Mt.Mimuro
Mt.Hiruzen
Mt.Daisen
Mt.Daimanji
Mt.Sentsu
Mt.EboshiMt.Osa
Mt.KanmuriMt.Azumiga-
take
Mt.Oyorogi
Mt.Sanbe
Mt.Dogo
Mt.Kongo
Mt.Odaigahara
Mt.HieiMt.Atago
Mt.Oe
Mt.Takami
Mt.Hakken
Mt.Tamaki
Mt.Oto
Mt.Oizuruga-take
Mt.Haku
Mt.Kyoga-take
Mt.Bunaga-take
Mt.Ogi-no
Mt.Hyo-no
Mt.Kurai
Mt.Heikega-takeMt.Nogo-haku
Mt.Kinpu
Mt.Yatsuga-take
Mt.Ogura
Mt.Kumotori
Mt.Daibosatsu
Mt.Tanzawa
Mt.Ashitaka
Mt.SobatsubuMt.Horaiji
Mt.Daimugen
Mt.Hakone
Mt.Ena
Mt.Ontake
Mt.Norikura-dake
Mt.Dainichi-dake
Mt.Gozaisho
Mt.Yake-dake
Mt.Yariga-takeMt.Hodaka-dake
Mt.Kashima-yariga-take
Mt.Akaishi-dakeMt.Arakawa-dake
Mt.Shirane
Mt.Fuji
Mt.Kita-dake
Mt.Chausu
Mt.Komaga-take
Mt.Kinpoku
Mt.Mikagura-dake
Mt.Asahi-dake
Mt.Sumon-dake
Mt.Kurohime
Mt.Shirouma-dake
Mt.Gassn
Mt.Yudono
Mt.Kinka
Mt.Chokai
Mt.Hayachine
Mt.Nanashigure
Mt.Yakeishi-dake
Mt.Hachimantai
Mt.Kamuro
Mt.Mahiru-dake
Mt.Waga-take
Mt.Komaga-take
Mt.Kurikoma
Mt.Asahi-dake
Mt.Iide Mt.Zao
Mt.Asakusa-dake
Mt.Yamizo
Mt.Funagata
Mt.Ito-dake
Mt.Shiretoko-dake
Mt.Io
Mt.Rausu-dake
Mt.Rausu
Mt.Chacha-dake Mt.Berutarube
Mt.Atosa-dake
Mt.Nishi-hitokappu
Mt.Omoto
Mt.Chirippu
Mt.Odamoe
Mt.Kamui
Mt.Moyoro
Mt.Unabetsu-dake
Mt.Nantai
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L E G E N D
NATIONAL PARK AREA
Boundary of Pref.
Boundary of RegionalEnvironment Office
National Parks of Japan Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
㉔Daisen-Oki National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
This park embraces a mountainous area from Mt.Hiruzen to Mt. Daisen (1,729m), the highest peakin the Chugoku district. The park also features theOki Archipelago, the Shimane Peninsula and Mt.Sanbe. Mt. Daisen has precipitous cliffs, and OkiArchipelago has bluffs and caves eroded by sea-water.
㉗Unzen-Amakusa National ParkDesignation: 1934/03/16
This park is located in the middle of the ShimabaraPeninsula, and the islands of Amakusa. The Unzenarea lies in the hillside of Mt. Fugen, which isfamous for the volcanic activity which occurred in1990. The Unzen area has many hot springs, andis a summer resort. The Amakusa area has 120islands, large and small, in the Ariake andYatsushiro Seas.
㉘Aso-Kuju National ParkDesignation: 1934/12/04
This mountainous park has many volcanoes andthe world's largest caldera basin, whose circumfer-ence is about 100km. The Aso area has a magnifi-cent view of Aso-Gogaku Five Mountains, includingmeadows and the active volcano, Mt. Naka-Dake.The Kuju Range and Mt. Yufu-Dake offer greatviews of the Kuju area. The region is famous for itswild azaleas.
㉚Yakushima National Park(Yakushima Islands Nationa Park)
Designation: 2012/03/16
This park is known for the vertical distribution of vegetation from seashore to Mt. Miyanoura (1,936m), the highest peak in Kyushu. There are variety of plant species more than 1,900 species such as primeval natural forests (containing the forest of over 1,000 years-old Yaku ceders), endemic species and the southern limited species. Inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List on December 1993.
㉙Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park(Kirishima-Kinko Bay National Park)
Designation: 1934/03/16
In the Kirishima area, there are over 20 volcanoessuch as Mt. Karakuni, and natural forests formedby oaks, Japanese red pines, etc. at the foot of themountains. An active volcano and SakurajimaIsland are located in the Kinko Bay area.
㉓Setonaikai National Park(Setonaikai Sea National Park)
Designation: 1934/03/16
This park contains about 3,000 islets. The park fea-tures scenery of the calm inland sea and manyislands. One such view is of the Bisan Archipelagofrom Mt. Washu. The white beach sand and greenpines, such as those found on along theShibukawa coast and Keino-Matsuno, as well ascultivated land present scenery of harmoniousbeauty.
㉕Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park(Ashizuri-Uwa Sea National Park)
Designation: 1972/11/10
This marine park at the southernmost tip ofShikoku Island extends into Ehime and Kochi pre-fectures, and gives the visitor the illusion of being inthe subtropics. The Ashizuri Promontory offers amagnificent view, with many tall and steep cliffs,and Uwakai has a Rias coastline and islands.Tatsukushi, a marine park, offers various views ofcoral and tropical fish.
㉒San'inkaigan National Park(San'in Coast National Park)
Designation: 1963/07/15
This is a marine park that covers the 75km-longseacoast from Amino of Oku-Tango Peninsula tothe sand dunes of Tottori. There are beautifulcaves eroded by seawater. One of the main fea-tures of this park are the sand dunes of Tottori,some of which reach the height of 100m. There areplants such as Hamabohu (Glehnia) which arepeculiar to the sand dunes and the severe environ-ment of this area.
⑳ Ise-Shima National ParkDesignation: 1946/11/20
This park contains islets and bays such as Toba,Matoya, Ago and Gokasho. Ise-Jingu Shrine isimportant religiously, historically and culturally.There are natural forests formed by cedars andJapanese red pines behind the shrine.
㉑Yoshino-Kumano National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
The central mountainous area of the Kii Peninsulaand meandering rivers and seashore in the south-eastern part of the peninsula form this park. Mt.Yoshino is noted for its cherry blossoms, and Mt.Omine is worshipped by ascetic devotees. Thereare many cliffs along the coast from Owase to theShiono Promontory. Various kinds of scenery canbe seen in this area.
⑲Minami Alps National Park(South Alps National Park)
Designation: 1964/06/01
This park extends into Yamanashi, Nagano andShizuoka prefectures. There are many mountainsover 3,000m such as Mt. Kitadake (3,193m), thesecond highest peak in Japan. Alpine plants live inMt. Kitadake and Mt. Senjogatake, and indigenousplants can also be seen in this area.
⑯Chubusangaku National Park(Chubu Mountains National Park)
Designation: 1934/12/04
This mountainous park has a series of mountainsover 3,000m, including Mt. Shirouma, Mt. Tateyama,Mt. Yari, Mt. Hotaka and Mt. Norikura of theNorthern alps. Rivers and streams such as theKurobe River and Azusa River are beautiful. Thereare a number of flower gardens in Mida-gahara,Goshiki-gahara, etc. Alpine plants are beautiful inthe summer. This area is an important habitat ofthe ptarmigan.
⑬Chichibu-Tama-Kai National ParkDesignation: 1950/07/10
There are many coniferous and broadleaf trees andold stratum mountains such as Mt. Kumotori andMt. Mitake. Near Tokyo, this park provides theheadwaters for the Arakawa, Chikuma and Tamarivers. Natural forests and gorges offer good recre-ational sites. Mt. Mitake and Mt. Mitsumine areancient places of mountain worship.
⑥Shikotsu-Toya National ParkDesignation: 1949/05/16
Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, along with activevolcanoes such as Mt. Yotei, Mt. Usu, Mt. Showa-shinzan and the newly formed Mt. Tarumae pro-vide many characteristic views. Lake Toya isfamous as the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan.
④Kushiroshitsugen National Park(Kushiro Marsh National Park)
Designation: 1987/07/31
This park covers Kushiro marsh, the largest in thecountry. The meandering Kushiro River and thevast moor are visible from observatories in thepark. Sacred cranes (Grus japonensis) breed in themarsh. There are lakes and marshes such as LakeTaro and Shirarutoro marsh in the eastern part ofthe park.
⑤Daisetsuzan National Park(Daisetsu Mountains National Park)
Designation: 1934/12/04
This is the largest of all the national parks in Japan,and is called the "Roof of Hokkaido." The main fea-ture of this park is volcanoes such as Mt. Tokachiand Mt. Asahi, which is the highest mountain inHokkaido. The park also boasts splendid views ofMt. Ishikari and alpine plants. Brown bear, Yezodeer and pika (Ochotona hyperborean yesoensis)live in this district.
③Akan-Mashu National ParkDesignation: 1934/12/04
This is a volcanic park, featuring such volcanoes asMt. Meakan. There are many rare plants such asMarimo (Cladophora aegagropila) in the Lake Akanarea. Lake Mashu is known for one of the world'sclearest lakes. Lake Kussharo, which is surroundedby hot springs, commands splendid views.
②Shiretoko National ParkDesignation: 1964/06/01
This park is highly primeval.Sea eagles,Blakiston'sfish-owls and blown bears live in the district. Theview of the Shiretoko mountain chain from the fivelakes is splemdid. The west side of the ShiretokoPeninsula is covered with drift ice during the winter.Inscribed on the World Heritage on July 2005.
①Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National ParkDesignation: 1974/09/20
This is the northernmost national park in Japan.Mt. Rishiri soars majestically above the sea.Rebun Island has many alpine plants such asRebunsou (Oxytropis megalantha). SarobetsuPlain, abundant in marsh plants, andWakasakanai' s dunes contribute to the excitinglandscape.
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⑩Nikko National ParkDesignation: 1934/12/04
Features various aspects: a histrical architecture,Nikko Toshogu; a summer retreat on a mountain,Chuzenji Lake; and Senjo-gahara gorge such asKinugawa and Shiobara, and the foot of Mt.Nasuare very beautiful. The park is close to Tokyo andeasily accessible.
⑨Bandai-Asahi National ParkDesignation: 1950/09/05
This park is composed of many mountains. Mt.Dewa-Sanzan is famous for mountain worship, Mt.Asahi, Mt. Iide and Mt. Bandai are also locatedwithin the park boundaries. The view of Urabandaiand Lake Inawashiro is beautiful. This park is sur-rounded by mountains, forests and a lot of lakes.Antelopes and black bears live in this park.
⑪Oze National ParkDesignation: 2007/08/30
The Japan' most prominent mountain wetlands,Oze Mash. Oze-gahara has many moor plantssuch as mizu-basho(Lysichiton camtschatcense).
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⑮Fuji-Hakone-Izu National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
Mt. Fuji, a World Cultural Heritage site inscribed in June 2013, rises high in a vast stretch of forests and several lakes. The Hakone area features several volcanoes, volcanic vents and lakes. Izu Peninsula offers scenic mountains, seashores, and a chain of characteristic islands in the ocean, Izu-shichito.
KERAMASHOTO N.P.
Keramashoto National Park (Kerama Islands National Park)
Designation: 2014/03/05
Kerama Islands are located to 40 km the west of Naha City, consisting of more than 30 small and large islands and a number of rock reefs. The blue of the sea is renowned as "Kerama Blue", and the contrast between the bright blue ocean and the white of the sand beach is fascinating. The rich ecosystems show various coral reefs in the shoals, and humpback whales breeding in the surrounding waters. Kerama Islands was the first national park that the area was designated as long as 7 km away from the shores for the reason that humpback whales are commonly observed in a wide range of the surrounding ocean. Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Designation: 1972/05/15
This park contains Iriomote Island , Ishigaki Island and other Islands. Roughly 80% ofIriomote Islands is covered with subtropical trees . There are many rare animals onIriomote Island such as the Iriomote wildcat. There is a coral reef stretching betweenTaketomi Island and Ishigaki Island creating the largest coral in Japan.
⑭Ogasawara National ParkDesignation: 1972/10/16
This park is composed of over 30 islands, includingthe two main islands of Chichijima and Hahajima.The Ogasawara archipelago is located 1,000-1,200km south of Tokyo. It is the smallest subtropicalnational park in Japan. The main feature of this parkis its many indigenous plants and animals. Inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List on June 2011.
⑦Towada-Hachimantai National ParkDesignation: 1936/02/01
Lake Towada and the Oirase River, which runsfrom this lake, make a beautiful landscape withplentiful green and water. There are volcanoessuch as Mt. Iwate, coniferous forests, and manymoors in Hachimantai. This park offers climbingand hot springs.
⑧Sanriku Fukko National Park(Sanriku Reconstruction National Park)
Designation: 1955/05/02
This park extends for 250 km from Kabushima in Aomori prefecture to Oshika Peninsula in Miyagi prefecture. Its northern part is a coastline composed of uninterrupted dynamic cliffs, while its southern part forms a delicately-rugged coastline. The park offers a breeding place for black-tailed gulls, petrels, etc. It was reorganized on 24 May 2013 as a contribution to the recovery of the Sanriku area which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
㉖Saikai National ParkDesignation: 1955/03/16
This park consists of more than 400 islands, largeand small, including Hirado, the KujukushimaIslands, and the Goto (Five Islands) Archipelago,extending over the northwestern extremity ofKyushu. The Goto Islands have high cliffs, andFukue Island has rare volcanic formations (aspite-homate, or cinder-cone)
⑰Myoko-Togakushi renzan National Park(Myoko-Togakushi Mountains National Park)
Designation: 2015/03/27
Consist of concentrated chain of volcanos such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Izuna and non-volcanic mountains such as Mt. Amakazari. Lake Nojiri, dammed lake, is famous for fossil excavation of Palaeoloxodon naunmanni. The park also has interesting cultural sites such as Togakushi Shrine famous for Japanese Amanoiwato myth.
⑱Hakusan National Park(Mt Hakusan National Park )
Designation: 1962/11/12
Hakusan has been regarded as one of the threemost sacred mountains in Japan, along with Mt.Fuji and Mt. Tateyama, and has long been theobject of religious worship. This park is rich inalpine plants. Many plants have been named afterHakusan. This area is famous as a habitat for blackbears and antelopes.
⑫ Joshin'etsukogen National Park(Joshin'etsu Highland National Park)
Designation: 1949/09/07
This Park consists of a highland and its surrounding chain of mountains through Gunma, Nagano and Niigata prefectures. This park features a number of volcanoes including Mt. Asama, Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane and Mt. Tanigawa, which are 2,000m class. On the other hand, spacious highlands such as Shiga Kogen and Sugadaira are found in everywhere.
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㉛Amamigunto National Park(Amami Islands National Park)
Designation: 2017/03/07
This national park consists of eight inhabited islands between Kyushu and Okinawa. Its subtropical laurel forests are home to concentrated populations of various unique, endangered plants and animals including the Amami rabbit. Furthermore, the islands are bordered by the world's northernmost coral reefs and host mangroves, tidelands and a diverse range of other natural environments.
Yambaru National ParkDesignation: 2016/09/15
Yambaru means an area filled with numerous mountains and large forests. This region is covered with subtropical laurel forestland, its terrain defined by the geological history of the Ryukyu island chain and related formation processes. Okinawa rail and other unique, endangered plants and animals live and breed here.
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